Redemption Avenue

Question: so I've mentioned before the idea of having a sub-company title for the video production aspect of Breakwater, and the same for the Web/Graphic Design aspect. I've been really drawn to the name "Redemption Avenue Films" or "Productions" or whatever. As far as I can tell, the only thing with that name so far is a book, so I don't think it will be a huge issue. Obviously it would be under the umbrella of "Breakwater Creative." So tell me your thoughts.

Getting Down to Business

I just registered for a "Launch your Business" free workshop done by an organization called Rich Dad Education.

Straight from their website for the registration, this is what I'll be getting info on:

LEARN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• How to raise capital for your business
• Which business structure is right for you?
• Powerful negotiating techniques
• How to pay fewer taxes
• Effective leadership styles
• How to turn profits into more profits

http://lyb.richdadeducationseminars.com/Birmingham.cfm?source=by

One of the job-search websites I've been using sent me a notice for this in an email, and after reading through it I thought it might be a good opportunity. Hey, it's free--what's there to lose?

Keep your eyes open for any ways to be learning more about how we can be a smarter business.

Movin' On Up

I'd just like to celebrate that we're making some strides in personal achievements.  Taylor got himself a killer job and is learning all about the world wide web and how it's woven.  Lucas is makin' a big move, trying to open up some opportunities for down the road.  And just from shooting one wedding for the Rutlands, I've already had the inspiration to perhaps do some more little things like that and the new website Taylor made for me will give me an avenue to advertise.  It might even help me get permanent employment, who knows...

Anyway it's cool to be online:

http://jordanwilbanksvideo.blogspot.com

And of course, Taylor's saving the world one website at a time (I think I coined that...I'm taking credit for it anyway):

http://taylorperrin.net

There might be an establishment of Wilbanks Photo/Video in the near future, as my brother and I might team up for some more weddings.  Who knows...

OK, time to get serious about the business plan.  I need you guys to be continously checking with me to see where we're at.  Really, ask me about it often, I won't get mad.  I need to be working on it.  J-dub out.

Sample Videography from Rutland Wedding

Sorry it's taken so long to post this stuff...here is a little clip of some shots from the wedding last month.  I was impressed with the quality of this camera, the only problems are low-light situations and audio recording.  So it's still a usable piece of equipment.

Final Cut Studio 2

I now have acquisition #2: the editing bundle called Final Cut Studio 2. This includes Final Cut Pro, Motion (a 2D graphics animation and compositing program), Color (a color-correction application), Soundtrack Pro (obviously, sound editing), Compressor (for exporting finished movies as smaller files), and DVD Studio Pro (for burning DVDs with customized menus, etc). My camera is scheduled to arrive today, so hopefully I'll be able to run some test footage through these programs pretty soon.

Got any ideas? What could I start shooting, maybe even if it's just documenting us getting started?

We have the original video camera...

Friends, brethren, countrymen...

Today at 1:27 pm, I purchased my first HD video camera. It's not going to win us any awards...but it's something, and will get us started and will then work great as an alternate to a better camera down the road. It's the Canon Vixia HV30...a little hand-held HD Camcorder that packs quite a punch. It can shoot at 24p Cinema mode (won't look like a home-video), has image stabilization and a good sensor on it, and I got the package that comes with an introductory filter kit. The sound recording quality is the one pitfall, but we will be able to work around that for the time being. I've seen some footage shot by this thing, and you'd be surprised at how high the quality is.

Also, if I haven't mentioned before, I might soon (as in, next week) be aquiring Final Cut Studio 2, which includes some serious editing capabilities. Put these 2 acquisitions together, and we got ourselves some business aside from just websites. I am indeed excited.

Business Plan...

Hey guys....

Just wanted to give you a heads up.  I will be going to Mississippi at the beginning of May to visit my sis and go on a cruise.  My sister, who works for the Miss. Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce helps new businesses craft business plans and helps them make existing ones better.  Just wanted to let you know, in case you had anything to add to ours(or the thought of ours).  Jordan, I know you have been working on it some, and I plan to in the very near future.  

Anyways, she has offered to look at what we have.  I thought it would be helpful for me to go over with her what we have in person.  P.s. she absolutely loved the idea of our business, how it creates an outlet for us to put our main efforts into spreading the gospel in whatever way we can. I just wanted to let you know...you may or may not have anything to add, and that's ok.  Jordan, when you get a chance, can you send me what you have done with the business plan thus far?  

Also, I was bored the other day, therefore, that equals me making lamo BW stuff. 

Peace. 

Life Church Miami

Hey, just wanted you guys to see the new website from my church down in Miami. It was done by the same company that did one for one of the largest churches in the Miami area, called Christ Fellowship. I think it looks pretty sharp. Their "Staff" page is pretty cool, with the way they have the pictures set up and stuff. Just another piece of inspiration.

lifechurchmiami.org